Somali memes is like the all place all Somalis gather on FB Interesting to see they had the same debate about marrying foreigners as well.

Cadale;982858 wrote: what in the name of God did i just watch? It's a traditional dance from NFD/Jubbooyinka. It's a celebration dance and quite popular. It's very strange if you don't know it though.

Tallaabo;982850 wrote: ^ I did not know that!! I always though the Kenyan rivers were a long way from NFD. The long foot nomads were indeed smart to follow their camels until they reached the river although I don't think they would now give up their time honoured nomadic lifestyle that easily or anytime soon. The best thing to do is to introduce farming to the nomads step by step by teaching them how to combine their nomadic tradition with "part-time" farming:D The Long-Foot march was only stopped just after the river by those pesky, meddling Brits. If wasn't for them who knows we might have taken as far as Mount Kenya. Most nomads are loathe to farming and will never do it but some are giving it a chance (there's a large, irrigated communal farm in Balambala where nomads farm). But with the recurrent droughts and dwindling livestock they will soon have no choice.

Alpha, I want to show you the weirdest Somali dance ever (I have seen it first hand). Go to 7.40 and watch. You see the part when the men bring their knees up? At times when the xamaasad takes them some get a knife/toorey and actually cut themselves. A neighbour once did back in the day, it was a sight

chubacka;982794 wrote: I didn't ask for clarification as the point you made was very clear: those who have a problem with their ethnicity and have some self loathing, express this by marrying someone outside their race and thereby lose their "dignity" Maybe you have changed your mind now but that was the jist of your comment. I didn't change my mind, it's that you have a problem reading. This is what I said: Yes, there are a few self-hating rotten apples but the vast majority are dignified people. So where did I say that every lady that marries a non-Somali is a self-hater? Take time to read what people comment before typing.

Tallaabo;981409 wrote: Garissa had a beautiful soil. If underground water is found like in that other part of Kenya then a lot of things could grow there. Garissa has a river which flows through it so underground water is not needed for irrigation. The problem isn't actually water, it's finding nomads willing to forego their camels for farming, infrastructure to link farms to markets, training for the farmers on good farming practice and key machinery like pumps, tractors etc. To overcome these challenges the County government needs to invite experts from countries such as Israel which have pioneered "arid" farming.

BY STEPHEN ASTARIKO, 24 OCTOBER 2013 THE Garissa government will build modern polytechnics in urban areas to ensure the youths acquire relevant skills. Education executive Hussein Hajir said no meaningful development will be achieved in the county without education and technical expertise. "Skilled youth will be able to participate fully in enhancing productivity," Hajir said. "We have started the journey to impart knowledge into our youth," he added. Hajir said the county administration has waived all fees to entice the youths to the institutes and many have enrolled. He said Masalani, Bura, Dadaab and Madogashe urban towns will get new polytechnics. "We realise that development of technical, industrial, vocational and entrepreneurship training (TIVET) is fundamental to the county's efforts to reduce poverty and to create opportunities for out-of-school-youth," Hajir said. He said his department has completed assessing Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) and a report will be launched at the end of the month. Hajir said the constitution guarantees children right to education including those living with disabilities. Hajir noted that the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 has provisions for children's right to free and compulsory basic (ECDE, primary and secondary) education, including quality services, and to access educational institutions and facilities for all persons including those with disabilities. According to the Constitution, county governments will largely be responsible for the education of the county's children at the early level. http://allafrica.com/stories/201310240491.html This is excellent news. Vocational education is important if the county is to develop.

chubacka;982791 wrote: ^ Your implication that every somali person ( I am including men in this catagory) that marry's outside their race is "self hating" blah blah is very offensive and very childish. Really, we still have a problem with people marrying whomever they please? Bloody least of our worries. Not at all. I was making a general comment saying yes there are some self hating people but we shouldn't paint everyone with the same brush so next time go easy with the insults without asking for clarification.

Alpha Blondy;982689 wrote: as for your dress sense, its too casual. you can't wear trainers with trousers, abti? wa kuu sidee? :cool: Abti (is it me or am I 'abti' to half of SOL?), they're canvas shoes not trainers and they DO go with formal trousers. They go very well. (I might not dress up anymore but I still have my fashion sense )

QansaxMeygaag;982770 wrote: Loooooooooooooooooool. Agah! I clearly need to understand your dysfunctional relationship with nuune . Bal aan iska aamusa ! Nuune is a closeted (qabiil-wise) Bull you see so it irritates him I am the official SOL Bull spokesman. Xoogaahoo ii daa far kulul baan ku haayaa'e

nuune;982774 wrote: ^^ It is not about dysfunctional relationship, HAATU happens to be my Abti, and your Abti, too, and I am ashamed to have any associates with him, Abti, marka hore are you sure in abti keliya aan kuu ahay? Kistoo waxaan yara tuhunsanyahay inaan adeerba kuu ahay Sida kale, abti laga xishooda abti miyaa? but his ignorance of not seeing the light outside Affeey is really disturbing, even though HAATU never met Affeey in his life, but he likes to bombard us that he shared a house with him and thus is ok to disrespect other NFD prominent politicians such as Yusuf Haji and Dawaara but tries to avoid Affeey in that context because he happens to be ......., of course, Haji & Dawaara achieved more than what Affeey had achieved in his years of MP in some parts of Wajir and later as Safiirka Kenya ee Soomaaliya, I have never met Affey in my life although we're very close relatives abti (If you must know aabahay ina adeertiis baa dhashay) hence why I refuse to say anything about him. Mise waxa rabtaa in la dhaho "wiilka reerka eedadiis caaynaya daya". Haddey dhacdo waxaan dhihi ku waalanoo ruuxaan ay waddo baa i amray marka our dear HAATU not only happens to be ignorant of the current developments in NEP but he also lacks the knowledge of how demographic NEP is, marka ii daa ninkan aan bakooradeestee si aan jidka siraad ugu soo daro, sida ka muuqatana waad aragtaa wali ma uusan xuub-siibanin oo wali xataa ma uusan yeelanin habeedii geela, our Suuqa Xoolaha Garissa expert shoudl only talk about that 500 meter square suuqa xoolaha only, kolleey suuqii hada sidiisi hore ma ahan lo'leey baa xaaraan ku heesan jirtey waayadn dambe digaaga xataa waa la keenaa, waxaasna HAATU and co ayaa ka masuula iney geelii ku badaleen digaag. Suuqa Xoolaha ma adaaba gaartaa wax yahow xudduntiisa sarif ay ku aasantahay? As for NEP demographics, kolley adaa iga badisaa sababtana lama sheegaayo

QansaxMeygaag;982766 wrote: Abti the right words are galti and guri ; soomalidu waa galti (kuwii soo galay) iyo guri (kuwii sii joogi) . All the same, I don't see why you are making a distinction. As long as someone lives peaceful why should it matter whether they are from Balambala or Jigjiga or Jammame? Abti, humour really isn't your thing is it? Of course it doesn't matter but there's only one way nuune loola maaamilaa. Waalli waalli baa la tusaa baa la dhahay.

Arsenal are contenders definitely. Whether they can go all the way is another matter.

I always have a saying, boqor boqorad unbaa u qalantaa. Marka tii gob Soomaaliyeed ka faanayso, gunta ha iimaansato In all seriousness, I have a lot of sisters, cousins, female relatives and nearly every single one of them is either married to a Somali or will marry a Somali so let's not insult our sisters. Yes, there are a few self-hating rotten apples but the vast majority are dignified people.

Iskoris = self up-bringer

Abbaas;982741 wrote: Inaar, i apologize to Golaha Ilaalinta Afka Hooyo (GIAH) for overusing that word in two posts (i think), before they spit on me :D . Are you sure you're not talking about the Hamuug/sawir itself? if so, then you're Maskax wasaqle (dirty minded) . I was talking about you calling the hummaag (image but technically means an unclear sight/image/view) a 'maqaal'. Mise you meant thread=maqaal? Maskax wasaqle? Man do you think I'm an iskoris or something?

Abbaas;982658 wrote: Maqaalkan wax baa ka jira kolleey Ina adeerow, eraygan ma kula habboon yahay sida aad u adeegsatay? Waaba ka dartaye :D

Mahiigaan;982671 wrote: Horta sheekada Bangiga dhexe ma Faanoole fari kama qodnaa?. Ilaa iyo dawladdii Shariif waan maqlayey riwaayaddan. Waxay la mid tahay magaalo heblaayo baan duullaan ku nahay dhowaan, si dhakhso ahna Shabaabka waan ka saaraynaa!. Muqdisho maystidhi woxoogu waa boolixoofto uun?. Waxbo maysnidhinee mucaarad bilaa macna ha noqonin. Guddoomiyaha wey dedaalaysaa taageerana bey u baahan tahay. Marwo Yussur, tabtaa kusii wad.

Alpha Blondy;982522 wrote: oh yeah? saas miyaa? don't tell me you roll with this new wave of little akhis experiencing an identity crisis. you know the sort....... who have culture of the hip-hop gangster but dress islamically. i hear they're spreading and everywhere in the UK. ruunti, its astonishing how y'all keep your thug-culture lifestyle compliant with your islamic beliefs, abti. ma ruunba y'all little thugs-turned-reformed-akhis roam the streets at anti-social hours, sell weed to your akhi brothers and claim benefits? how can y'all justify such behaviours, horta? sporting little skirts with socks and trainers that match and carrying Winnie The Pooh key chain on your ultra small Nike bags........ is not swagger nor is it impressing anyone, abti. stay away from the akhis, abti. waa iga taalo. I know a lot of brothers like that but I'm not one of them. I dress normally and formally most of the times which means something like this: and a cardigan/shirt/jumper. I've grown too old my chinos and swagger you see. Even my footwear is plain nowadays:

SP, who uses Tango anyway? It's all about Whatsapp my friend. That reminds me I got a message the other day from someone I bailed on 2 years ago. I've been avoiding her since, very awkward lol

The grandma should stop singing. It's getting ridiculous.

Interesting. That might come useful one day...

Tallaabo;982452 wrote: This exactly what those fitness trainers tell their descends of fat @ss clients to do in London's public parks. And I am sure they don't pay any tax on their income:mad: I absolutely love London parks. They're so beautiful. This is my local one: Apo, I can't stand Avocado juice. Everyone there seems to love it.

Tallaabo;982397 wrote: Do you mind telling us what are these behaviours and views? And who are those brothers?? Xiimaan & Xeeb folks?:confused: Brothers like Saalax who have imagined superiority when it comes to Southern Somalis. Illeen Carab bey ismoodeen.

Islamically a women cannot marry a non-muslim.